Memorandum
Date: October 6, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Resource Development Associates for the Community Planning Program (CPP) Process for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for a contract maximum of $61,675 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) has previously contracted with the contractor for assistance with MHSA three year plans and updates; therefore, LCBHS is willing to contract with RDA in order to receive their assistance with the Community Planning Program process for Fiscal Year 2020-21. LCBHS is requesting approval of the Agreement with Resource Development Associates for the Community Planning Program process for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $61,675.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $61,675 Amount Budgeted: $61,675 Additional Requested: $0 Future Annual Cost: TBD
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique Nature of Goods/Services
Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Resource Development Associates for the Community Planning Program (CPP) Process for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for a contract maximum of $61,675 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.